The Screaming Skull

IMDb RATING

3.9/10

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A newly-wed woman believes the ghost of her husband's deceased first wife is haunting her at an eerie Southern mansion.A newly-wed woman believes the ghost of her husband's deceased first wife is haunting her at an eerie Southern mansion.A newly-wed woman believes the ghost of her husband's deceased first wife is haunting her at an eerie Southern mansion.

Director
- Alex Nicol
Writers
- John Kneubuhl
- Francis Marion Crawford
Stars

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IMDb RATING

3.9/10

4.1K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Alex Nicol
Writers
- John Kneubuhl
- Francis Marion Crawford
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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The Screaming Skull

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The Screaming Skull: She's Back

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Trivia
The cast members were paid $1000 each plus a share of the profits to be paid out later. However, American-International never paid out any of these shares.

Goofs
As Eric watches the skull fall down the stairs, a stick is visible trying to tip the skull over.

Quotes
Narrator: "The Screaming Skull" is a motion picture that reaches its climax in shocking horror. It's impact is so terrifying that it may have an unforeseen effect. It may *kill* you!

Connections
Edited into FrightMare Theater: The Screaming Skull (2016)

Soundtracks
Symphonie Fantastique - Dream of a Witches' Sabbath
(uncredited)
Music by Hector Berlioz

User reviews145

Featured review

8/10

Remember when people used to like movies?

Some of these reviews are far more inept than the film the "insightful" film lovers are critiquing. Comments about a lack of gore and such are pretty telling as to the age and tastes of those who hate this flick so passionately.

The Screaming Skull is a creepy, atmospheric tale that relies on mood rather than effects to generate chills. It won't scare the pants off anyone, but it is suitably creepy for late night viewing. It's also wonderfully fun, in the typical 50s b-movie vein. A soap opera plot infused with horror elements. Classic AIP! One of my all-time favorite "bad" movies.